Suffocating Defense Strategies for Pandemics : Episode 5

Capacity and Surge Response Leading Into a State of Readiness

January 9, 2025

By Chris Spivey
Major general (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD

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EP: 1.Pandemic Defense Strategies: Panel Introductions and Discussion Overview

EP: 2.Reflecting on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response

EP: 3.An All-Government Approach: Recognizing the Benefits and Drawbacks

EP: 4.Empowering Informed Decisions: Tools for Navigating Public Health Challenges

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EP: 5.Capacity and Surge Response Leading Into a State of Readiness

EP: 6.Spark Risk: Improving Pandemic Sentinel Warnings

Declining pandemic readiness is cause for concern; as such, the panelists highlight the importance of maintaining manufacturing capacity, a skilled workforce, and robust health infrastructure. Sustainable practices, including leveraging flu vaccine systems, are recommended for better future preparedness.